Comparison

Flip Clock Simple vs meloClock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flip Clock Simple

Features
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Flip Clock Simple is a quiet clock for a desk, nightstand, tablet, or spare screen. The large animated display shows the local time and date without an account, advertising, or distractions. Swipe to either side when you need more than the time: • Set a Pomodoro work and break timer. • Start a meditation timer with optional interval bells. • Dim the display for a dark room. • Rotate between portrait and landscape layouts. Your brightness and timer preferences stay on your device. The app has no login, analytics, advertising, cloud sync, or tracking. It works without an internet connection. Flip Clock Simple is free. This release contains no purchases or subscriptions.

About

meloClock

Features
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This is what 15:35 sounds like. meloClock is a digital clock that turns the digits of the current time into scale degrees, staff notation, and melody. With practice, you may even recognize the current time just by listening. Tap the digits or notes, and the clock becomes a small instrument. Use everyday glances at the time as a playful part of ear training. Using meloClock as a clock is completely free, with no ads. For those who want to explore ear training and customization further, meloClock Pro is also available. ■ A clock for your everyday space ・A large digital clock designed for landscape display ・Optional date, weekday, and staff notation ・Customizable fonts, weights, and display styles ・Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac ■ Hear and play the time ・See the current time as notes on a staff ・Play the time as a melodic chime ・Tap the time, date, or notes to make music ・Repeat melody chimes at your chosen interval ■ For ear training, too Play while watching how digits, scale degrees, and notes correspond, or listen while following the melody on the staff. meloClock is useful as a clock and enjoyable as a small musical instrument. ■ meloClock Pro An optional upgrade for exploring ear training and customization further. With the same Apple Account, one subscription unlocks Pro on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. meloClock has no ads and does not collect usage data. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Flip Clock Simple3 screens
meloClock1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flip Clock Simple at none against meloClock's 2. Flip Clock Simple also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. meloClock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Flip Clock Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Flip Clock Simple versus meloClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlip Clock SimplemeloClock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSumit SenYuichi Sato

In-app purchases

None

Flip Clock Simple

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

meloClock

Subscriptions2
  • meloClock Pro Monthly$1.491 Month
  • meloClock Pro Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Flip Clock Simple free?
Flip Clock Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is meloClock free?
meloClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flip Clock Simple or meloClock have ads?
Neither Flip Clock Simple nor meloClock shows ads.

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